Iraqi army, U.S. Soldiers enjoy soccer match

Courtesy Photo | BAGHDAD, Iraq - After participating in 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division's soccer tournament, held at Camp Justice, 1/10th Mountain Soldiers, 1st Lt. Chad Lawrence, left, and Maj. John Beatty accept a trophy given to 'Friendly American Forces.' 'Each participant was given a trophy to commemorate the friendly spirit between (Iraqi) and U.S. Army Soldiers both on and off the soccer field,' said Beatty, 1-71 Cav. executive officer. (U.S. Army Courtesy Photo)  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

01.20.2006

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BAGHDAD --The 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division held a soccer tournament through the month of December at Camp Justice, with the final game being played at a soccer field in the Kadamiyah area of western Baghdad.

Soldiers from 1-10th Mountain's 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, who work closely with the 1-6 IA units, were invited to enter the tournament.

"Each participant was given a trophy to commemorate the friendly spirit between (Iraqi) and U.S. Army Soldiers, both on and off the soccer field," said Maj. John Beatty, executive officer, 1-71 Cav.

Brig. Gen. Jaleel Khalif Shwail, commander 1-6 IA, invited the U.S. participants to attend the final game with him in his sky box.

Capt. Jessica Grembi, a medical officer with Company C, 10th Brigade Support Battalion, who was at Camp Justice conducting a preventative medical assessment, also participated in the event. She was recognized at the awards presentation for being the only female to participate in the tournament.

• Date Taken: 01.20.2006
• Date Posted: 01.20.2006 13:09
• Story ID: 5162
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ